1
as in peacefulness
a state without war
after a long and bitter war, the troubled region finally achieved peace
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as in tranquillity
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
a light, humorous novel that is good for putting my mind at peace right before I go to sleep
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
the eerie peace after a tornado
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as in harmony
peaceful coexistence
can't we all just live in peace?
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Recent Examples of peace
Both would be peace efforts – but Trump is well known to praise these autocrats.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The island offers the perfect balance of nature, beaches, and vibrant nightlife, which aligns perfectly with both my personal peace and professional life.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But not all peace is equal, and this strange, eventful history offers many reasons to suspect that the present peace with Iran will be a brief parenthesis in the long story of mutual enmity.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
And in those moments, we’re forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
The island offers the perfect balance of nature, beaches, and vibrant nightlife, which aligns perfectly with both my personal peace and professional life.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
But not all peace is equal, and this strange, eventful history offers many reasons to suspect that the present peace with Iran will be a brief parenthesis in the long story of mutual enmity.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
And in those moments, we’re forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace
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France is the most militarized country in Western and Central Europe, while South America was the only region to record an improvement of peacefulness in this latest index.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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An award-winning La Jolla ensemble is gearing up for a show full of sublime harmonies and a cappella tunes.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The two countries have historically prioritized many of the same objectives, including regional stability.—
HUSSEIN KALOUT,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sano also applauded the company’s strong margin stability, even through end-market volatility, as well as its potential for multiple expansion and margin improvements.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Kim notes that consumers are gravitating toward greens, and says that Warm Eucalyptus delivers on that interest while offering a sense of resilience and serenity.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Still, the best thing about staying at Black Bear Lodge might be the fact that the entire place feels like a tranquil escape—there’s even a meditation path on the property for extra serenity.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
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She was particularly struck by the quietness of Latronico, and noticed that there didn’t seem to be any children around.—
Silvia Marchetti,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
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Seen as a whole, though, that quietness can sometimes verge on monotony, songs running into the next with little to grab onto — like an evaporating phantom.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Made of stone, the interior walls form boxy configurations that are difficult to adapt to the lives of people who want ease of movement.—
Joseph Giovannini,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kennedy seemed completely at ease in a fact-optional environment.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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Or escape completely from the fray and bask in the quiet of the adults-only Hibiscus Pool or the 50,000-square-foot spa, the largest in the state.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In the quiet between storms, the couple gave ESSENCE a true look into their own reality.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peace. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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